A School-Age Child Has Recurrent Diarrhea with Foul-Smelling Stools, Excessive

question 16

Multiple Choice

A school-age child has recurrent diarrhea with foul-smelling stools, excessive flatus, abdominal distension, and failure-to-thrive. A 2-week lactose-free trial failed to reduce symptoms. What is the next step in diagnosing this condition?

• A) Lactose hydrogen breath test
• B) Serologic testing for celiac disease
• C) Stool for ova and parasites
• D) Sweat chloride test for cystic fibrosis

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